Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 426 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Williston Highlands, or near Williston, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Williston, Chiefland, Bronson, Williston Highlands, East Bronson,
Williston Municipal Airport, and Otter Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Inland Levy
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov